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Board and Operations

Board Members

The current Library Board members are:

Michael Runion, Chair      michael.runion@pahrumplibrary.org

Christopher Salute, Vice-Chair  christopher.salute@pahrumplibrary.org

Ann Underdahl, Secretary      ann.underdahl@pahrumplibrary.org

Terri Bell, Trustee                      terri.bell@pahrumplibrary.org

Mathew Morris, Trustee       mathew.morris@pahrumplibrary.org

Board Bylaws

Responsibilities and Authorities of the Library Board

Refer to Chapter 379 of the Nevada Statutes (particularly section 379.025), the Handbook for Trustees of Nevada Public Libraries, and individual library bylaws to provide basis and framework for the responsibilities and authority of the library board and individual Trustee.

PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES BYLAWS

Organization

This organization shall be called the “Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees” existing by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 379 of the Nevada Revised Statues, and exercising the powers and duties delegated to it under the Statue.  The Board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Nye County Board of Commissioners to serve terms of four years and not to exceed two (2) consecutive terms.

Responsibility

Set Policies

Hire and evaluate the director

Plan for the future of the Library

Submit budgets and monitor finances

Monitor an evaluate the overall effectiveness of the Library

Advocate for the library in the community

Officers

Officers of the board shall be a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary elected from among the appointed trustees, each of whom will serve a term of two (2) years.  Elections will be held in March of even years or as needed.  Officers shall carry out the duties and responsibilities of their office.

Meetings

Regular meeting shall be held on the second Monday of each month at 10:00 A.M. in the Pahrump Community Library or such other times and place as the Board may determine.  Any member of the Board missing three (3) consecutive meetings without cause may be relieved of their appointment.

Special meetings may be held at any time at the call of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, or at the call of any two members of the Board, provided that notice thereof be given to all members in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Nevada open meeting law.

The order of business at all regular meetings shall be as follows:

Call to order

Approve agenda

Secretary’s report - Approve minutes of previous meeting

Treasurer’s report

Librarian’s report

Committee report

Unfinished business

New business

Adjournment

Robert Rules of order shall govern proceedings of all meetings.

Adopted by the Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees 12/11/00, 04/09/01 11/10/14

Agenda | April 13, 2026 Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

Terri Bell –Trustee

Mathew Morris – Trustee

Michael Runion – Vice-Chairman       Pahrump Library District

Christopher Salute –Trustee                    Doris Shirky, Founder

Ann Underdahl – Trustee            701 East Street Pahrump, NV  89048

                                                      Main: 775-727-5930 Fax: 775-727-6209

 

                                                                       AGENDA

                      PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Date: April 13, 2026

Time: 10:00 A.M.

Place: Pahrump Community Library

701 East Street Pahrump, NV 89048

Meeting Room

 

*   Members of the public who wish to address the Library Board of Trustees may come forward and speak on any topic that is relevant to or within the authority of the Library Board. The Board respects the rights of citizens to present differing opinions and views.  The public comment period at library district board meeting shall be limited to a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes for general public comment items.

   

Remarks by speakers during any public comment period shall be limited to three (3) minutes each. Additionally, public comment of up to three minutes per person may be heard during individual action items. The Chairman reserves the right to reduce the time allowed for public comment.  The Chairman may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of the Board, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.  If you believe your item requires extended discussion or action, you may ask a member of the Board to place it on the Board’s agenda for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment of the agenda unless the matter is noticed on a Board agenda as an item on which action may be taken. 

 

Items on the agenda without a time designation may be taken out of order. The Chairman may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Chairman may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Items on the agenda without a time designation may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.

 

NOTICE: It is anticipated that the items of business before the Pahrump Library District on April 13, 2026 will be fully completed on that date. However, should item(s) not be completed, it is possible item(s) could be carried over and be heard before the Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the next day.

 

Copies of the reference material and any additional supporting material will be made available at the Pahrump Community Library, located at 701 East Street, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 or by contacting the Library Director at 775-727-5930 or director@pahrumplibrary.org.  Copies of any such material will also be made available at the meeting site. 

 

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda is posted at the following locations:

PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PAHRUMP, NV
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV

TOWN OF PAHRUMP OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV 

www.pahrumplibrary.org

www.admin.nv.gov

 

NRS 241.020 requires that written notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pahrump Library District be given at least three working days before the meetings.  The notice shall include the time, place, location, and the agenda of the meeting.

 

Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Library Director 775-727-5930 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 

 

 

  1. Call to order

 

  1. Members Roll Call

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

  1. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings.  (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law). 

 

  1. Approval of April 13, 2026 Agenda (Non-action item)

 

  1. For Possible Action: Emergency Items

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve the meeting minutes for March 9, 2026.

 

  1. PresentationTreasurer’s Report by Kimberly Thomas for discussion of monthly expenditures and revenue for February 2026 through April 2026.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve payment vouchers for March 2026 through April 2026.

 

  1. PresentationLibrarian’s Report by Kimberly Thomas for discussion on library activity for March 2026 through April 2026. Report activities include staff activities and training, library project updates, patron traffic, books checked out, books returned, fees collected, STEAM, internet use, website usage and materials added.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Election of Officers – Nomination and Election of Officers for a two (2) year term:
    1. Nomination and Election of Chair
    2. Nomination and Election of Vice Chair
    3. Nomination and Election of Secretary

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings. (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law).

 

  1. Adjournment

Agenda | March 9, 2026 Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

Matt Morris - Trustee

                    – Secretary 

Michael Runion – Vice-Chairman       Pahrump Library District

John Shewalter – Chairman                      Doris Shirky, Founder

Ann Underdahl – Trustee             701 East Street Pahrump, NV  89048

                                                         Main: 775-727-5930 Fax: 775-727-6209

 

                                                                       AGENDA

                      PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Date: March 9, 2026

Time: 10:00 A.M.

Place: Pahrump Community Library

701 East Street Pahrump, NV 89048

Meeting Room

 

*   Members of the public who wish to address the Library Board of Trustees may come forward and speak on any topic that is relevant to or within the authority of the Library Board. The Board respects the rights of citizens to present differing opinions and views.  The public comment period at library district board meeting shall be limited to a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes for general public comment items.

   

Remarks by speakers during any public comment period shall be limited to three (3) minutes each. Additionally, public comment of up to three minutes per person may be heard during individual action items. The Chairman reserves the right to reduce the time allowed for public comment.  The Chairman may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of the Board, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.  If you believe your item requires extended discussion or action, you may ask a member of the Board to place it on the Board’s agenda for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment of the agenda unless the matter is noticed on a Board agenda as an item on which action may be taken. 

 

Items on the agenda without a time designation may be taken out of order. The Chairman may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Chairman may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Items on the agenda without a time designation may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.

 

NOTICE: It is anticipated that the items of business before the Pahrump Library District on March 9, 2026 will be fully completed on that date. However, should item(s) not be completed, it is possible item(s) could be carried over and be heard before the Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the next day.

 

Copies of the reference material and any additional supporting material will be made available at the Pahrump Community Library, located at 701 East Street, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 or by contacting the Library Director at 775-727-5930 or director@pahrumplibrary.org.  Copies of any such material will also be made available at the meeting site. 

 

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda is posted at the following locations:

PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PAHRUMP, NV
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV

TOWN OF PAHRUMP OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV 

www.pahrumplibrary.org

www.admin.nv.gov

 

NRS 241.020 requires that written notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pahrump Library District be given at least three working days before the meetings.  The notice shall include the time, place, location, and the agenda of the meeting.

 

Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Library Director 775-727-5930 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 

 

 

  1. Call to order

 

  1. Members Roll Call

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

  1. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings.  (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law). 

 

  1. Approval of March 9, 2026 Agenda (Non-action item)

 

  1. For Possible Action: Emergency Items

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve the meeting minutes for February 9, 2026.

 

  1. PresentationTreasurer’s Report by Kim Thomas for discussion of monthly expenditures and revenue for February 2026 through March 2026.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve payment vouchers for February 2026 through March 2026. 

 

  1. PresentationLibrarian’s Report by Kimberly Thomas for discussion on library activity for February 2026 through March 2026. Report activities include staff activities and training, library project updates, patron traffic, books checked out, books returned, fees collected, online story time, STEAM, internet use, website usage and materials added.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve, amend and approve or reject removing the usage restrictions for meeting room reservations.

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings. (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law).

 

  1. Adjournment

Agenda | February 9, 2026 Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

Matt Morris - Trustee

                    – Secretary 

Michael Runion – Vice-Chairman       Pahrump Library District

John Shewalter – Chairman                      Doris Shirky, Founder

Ann Underdahl – Trustee             701 East Street Pahrump, NV  89048

                                                         Main: 775-727-5930 Fax: 775-727-6209

 

                                                                       AGENDA

                      PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Date: February 9, 2026

Time: 10:00 A.M.

Place: Pahrump Community Library

701 East Street Pahrump, NV 89048

Meeting Room

 

*   Members of the public who wish to address the Library Board of Trustees may come forward and speak on any topic that is relevant to or within the authority of the Library Board. The Board respects the rights of citizens to present differing opinions and views.  The public comment period at library district board meeting shall be limited to a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes for general public comment items.

   

Remarks by speakers during any public comment period shall be limited to three (3) minutes each. Additionally, public comment of up to three minutes per person may be heard during individual action items. The Chairman reserves the right to reduce the time allowed for public comment.  The Chairman may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of the Board, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.  If you believe your item requires extended discussion or action, you may ask a member of the Board to place it on the Board’s agenda for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment of the agenda unless the matter is noticed on a Board agenda as an item on which action may be taken. 

 

Items on the agenda without a time designation may be taken out of order. The Chairman may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Chairman may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Items on the agenda without a time designation may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.

 

NOTICE: It is anticipated that the items of business before the Pahrump Library District on February 9, 2026 will be fully completed on that date. However, should item(s) not be completed, it is possible item(s) could be carried over and be heard before the Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the next day.

 

Copies of the reference material and any additional supporting material will be made available at the Pahrump Community Library, located at 701 East Street, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 or by contacting the Library Director at 775-727-5930 or director@pahrumplibrary.org.  Copies of any such material will also be made available at the meeting site. 

 

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda is posted at the following locations:

PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PAHRUMP, NV
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV

TOWN OF PAHRUMP OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV 

www.pahrumplibrary.org

www.admin.nv.gov

 

NRS 241.020 requires that written notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pahrump Library District be given at least three working days before the meetings.  The notice shall include the time, place, location, and the agenda of the meeting.

 

Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Library Director 775-727-5930 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 

 

 

  1. Call to order

 

  1. Members Roll Call

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

  1. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings.  (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law). 

 

  1. Approval of February 9, 2026 Agenda (Non-action item)

 

  1. For Possible Action: Emergency Items

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve the meeting minutes for January 12, 2026.

 

  1. PresentationTreasurer’s Report by Kim Thomas for discussion of monthly expenditures and revenue for January 2026 through February 2026.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve payment vouchers for January 2026 through February 2026. 

 

  1. PresentationLibrarian’s Report by Kimberly Thomas for discussion on library activity for January 2026 through February 2026. Report activities include staff activities and training, library project updates, patron traffic, books checked out, books returned, fees collected, online story time, STEAM, internet use, website usage and materials added.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to (1) approve, amend and approve or reject retaining Sutton Law & Consulting Group to investigate allegations concerning a hostile work environment and (2) execute the agreement.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve, amend and approve or reject the library employee salary schedule created by the library Director.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or reject the exclusive use of “pahrumplibrary.org” email by the Pahrump Library Board of Trustees.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve, amend and approve or reject an increase in salary for the Library Director.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 audit for the Pahrump Library audit conducted by Daniel McArthur, LTD.

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings. (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law).

 

  1. Adjournment

     

 

Agenda | January 12, 2026 Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

Matt Morris - Trustee

Dee Mounts – Secretary

Michael Runion – Vice-Chairman      Pahrump Library District

John Shewalter – Chairman                         Doris Shirky, Founder

Ann Underdahl – Trustee  701 East Street Pahrump, NV  89048

                                                            Main: 775-727-5930 Fax: 775-727-6209

 

                                                                       AGENDA

                      PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Date:  January 12, 2026

Time:  10:00 A.M.

Place: Pahrump Community Library

701 East Street Pahrump, NV 89048

Meeting Room

 

*   Members of the public who wish to address the Library Board of Trustees may come forward and speak on any topic that is relevant to or within the authority of the Library Board. The Board respects the rights of citizens to present differing opinions and views.  The public comment period at library district board meeting shall be limited to a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes for general public comment items.

   

Remarks by speakers during any public comment period shall be limited to three (3) minutes each. Additionally, public comment of up to three minutes per person may be heard during individual action items. The Chairman reserves the right to reduce the time allowed for public comment.  The Chairman may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of the Board, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.  If you believe your item requires extended discussion or action, you may ask a member of the Board to place it on the Board’s agenda for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment of the agenda unless the matter is noticed on a Board agenda as an item on which action may be taken. 

 

Items on the agenda without a time designation may be taken out of order. The Chairman may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Chairman may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Items on the agenda without a time designation may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.

 

NOTICE: It is anticipated that the items of business before the Pahrump Library District on January 12, 2026 will be fully completed on that date. However, should item(s) not be completed, it is possible item(s) could be carried over and be heard before the Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the next day.

 

Copies of the reference material and any additional supporting material will be made available at the Pahrump Community Library, located at 701 East Street, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 or by contacting the Library Director at 775-727-5930 or director@pahrumplibrary.org.  Copies of any such material will also be made available at the meeting site. 

 

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda is posted at the following locations:

PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PAHRUMP, NV
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV

TOWN OF PAHRUMP OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV 

www.pahrumplibrary.org

www.admin.nv.gov

 

NRS 241.020 requires that written notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pahrump Library District be given at least three working days before the meetings.  The notice shall include the time, place, location, and the agenda of the meeting.

 

Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Library Director 775-727-5930 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 

 

 

  1. Call to order

 

  1. Members Roll Call

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

  1. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings.  (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law). 

 

  1. Approval of January 12, 2026 Agenda (Non-action item)

 

  1. For Possible Action: Emergency Items

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve the meeting minutes for December 8, 2025.

 

  1. PresentationTreasurer’s Report by Kim Thomas for discussion of monthly expenditures and revenue for December 2025 through January 2026.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve payment vouchers for December 2025 through January 2026. 

 

  1. PresentationLibrarian’s Report by Kimberly Thomas for discussion on library activity for December 2025 through January 2026. Report activities include staff activities and training, library project updates, patron traffic, books checked out, books returned, fees collected, online story time, STEAM, internet use, website usage and materials added.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to 1) approve, amend and approve, or reject the Vortex Doors proposal to replace the ADA door operators on the interior and exterior front doors and replace the hinges on the interior front doors at a cost of $9,261.00; and 2) funding to be determined by the Board of Trustees.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve 1) changing the Assistant Library Director’s position from hourly to salary; and 2) cap the Assistant Library Director’s salary at $70,000.00 annually or increase the Assistant Library Director’s hourly rate as may be determined by the Board of Trustees.

 

  1. For Possible Action:  Discussion and deliberation to 1) conduct the annual review and evaluate the character, alleged misconduct, and professional competence of the Pahrump Community Library District’s Library Director, Kim Thomas, in relation to her duties and responsibilities as a Library Director as set forth in the Pahrump Community Library Personnel Policy Manual or as otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees; and 2) take administrative action against the Pahrump Community Library District’s Library Director, Kim Thomas, if the Board of Trustees determines such administrative action is warranted including but not limited to termination, a substandard performance appraisal, dismissal, suspension, demotion, reduction in pay, verbal or written reprimand, probation, or no action.

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings. (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law).

 

  1. Adjournment

Agenda | December 8, 2025 Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

                     - Secretary

Matt Morris – Trustee

Dee Mounts – Trustee                               Pahrump Library District

Michael Runion – Vice-Chairman               Doris Shirky, Founder

John Shewalter – Chairman              701 East Street Pahrump, NV  89048

                                                                Main: 775-727-5930 Fax: 775-727-6209

AGENDA

PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Date:  December 8, 2025

Time:  10:00 A.M.

Place: Pahrump Community Library

701 East Street Pahrump, NV 89048

Meeting Room

 

*   Members of the public who wish to address the Library Board of Trustees may come forward and speak on any topic that is relevant to or within the authority of the Library Board. The Board respects the rights of citizens to present differing opinions and views.  The public comment period at library district board meeting shall be limited to a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes for general public comment items.

   

Remarks by speakers during any public comment period shall be limited to three (3) minutes each. Additionally, public comment of up to three minutes per person may be heard during individual action items. The Chairman reserves the right to reduce the time allowed for public comment.  The Chairman may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of the Board, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.  If you believe your item requires extended discussion or action, you may ask a member of the Board to place it on the Board’s agenda for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment of the agenda unless the matter is noticed on a Board agenda as an item on which action may be taken. 

 

Items on the agenda without a time designation may be taken out of order. The Chairman may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Chairman may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Items on the agenda without a time designation may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.

 

NOTICE: It is anticipated that the items of business before the Pahrump Library District on December 8, 2025 will be fully completed on that date. However, should item(s) not be completed, it is possible item(s) could be carried over and be heard before the Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the next day.

 

Copies of the reference material and any additional supporting material will be made available at the Pahrump Community Library, located at 701 East Street, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 or by contacting the Library Director at 775-727-5930 or director@pahrumplibrary.org.  Copies of any such material will also be made available at the meeting site. 

 

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda is posted at the following locations:

PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PAHRUMP, NV
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV

TOWN OF PAHRUMP OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV 

www.pahrumplibrary.org

www.admin.nv.gov

 

NRS 241.020 requires that written notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pahrump Library District be given at least three working days before the meetings.  The notice shall include the time, place, location, and the agenda of the meeting.

Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Library Director 775-727-5930 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 

 

  1. Call to order

     

  2. Members Roll Call

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

  1. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings.  (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law). 

 

  1. Approval of December 8, 2025 Agenda (Non-action item)

 

  1. For Possible Action: Emergency Items

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve the meeting minutes for November 10, 2025.

 

  1. PresentationTreasurer’s Report by Kim Thomas for discussion of monthly expenditures and revenue for November 2025 through December 2025.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or amend and approve payment vouchers for November 2025 through December 2025. 

 

  1. Presentation: Librarian’s Report by Kimberly Thomas for discussion on library activity for November 2025 through December 2025. Report activities include staff activities and training, library project updates, patron traffic, books checked out, books returned, fees collected, online story time, STEAM, internet use, website usage and materials added.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Election of Secretary of the Pahrump Community Library District. 

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or reject the 2026 Authorization to Pre-Pay Pahrump Community Library Bills Under Specific Circumstances.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or reject Christmas Eve as a recognized holiday.

 

  1. For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve amend and approve or reject 1) automation of the library’s document handling services for utilizing EnvisionWare, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 and 2) funding to be determined by the Board.

 

  1.  For Possible Action: Discussion and deliberation to approve or reject to pay for a standard or premiere membership for Dee Mounts in the Marquis Who's Who in recognition for her work in the Tales with Pebbles program. 

 

  1. Trustee/Director/Liaison Comments: - This item is limited to announcements, brief discussions of public comments, correction of factual inaccuracies, direction to staff, or topics proposed for future board meetings. (Lengthy deliberation of topics not on the agenda is prohibited by the Nevada Open Meeting Law).

 

  1. Adjournment

 

Agenda | December 5, 2025 Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees Workshop

Board of Trustees:

Matt Morris – Trustee
Dee Mounts – Trustee                           Pahrump Library District
Michael Runion – Vice-Chairman         Doris Shirky, Founder
John Shewalter – Chairman                  701 East Street Pahrump, NV  89048
                Main: 775-727-5930 Fax: 775-727-6209
AGENDA
PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP

Date:  December 5, 2025
Time:  1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Place: Pahrump Community Library
701 East Street Pahrump, NV 89048
Meeting Room          
 


Subject to technical difficulties, people may participate by either a Zoom Meeting link at

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4320398580?pwd=mJoxBtoF1azMY64qdYbFKcOjzVMem6…
and Passcode 253498, or by calling 1-646-568-7788
and entering Meeting ID 432 039 8580 and Passcode 253498

Technical difficulties may occur before or during the meeting preventing your ability to join 
the meeting via Zoom by either the on-line link above or the call-in number.  

Zoom participants will be muted until the Chair of the Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees opens public comment periods by announcement.  Zoom participants must raise their hand within Zoom to notify the Library administration they wish to speak either during General Public Comment or during public comment on a specific agenda item.  Zoom participants will be unmuted by Library administration when it is their turn to speak during public comment.


There may be a delay between the in-person meeting and the meeting video.

 

*   Members of the public who wish to address the Library Board of Trustees may come forward and speak on any topic that is relevant to or within the authority of the Library Board. The Board respects the rights of citizens to present differing opinions and views.  The public comment period at library district board meeting shall be limited to a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes for general public comment items.
   
Remarks by speakers during any public comment period shall be limited to three (3) minutes each. Additionally, public comment of up to three minutes per person may be heard during individual action items.  The Chairman reserves the right to reduce the time allowed for public comment.  The Chairman may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of the Board, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.  If you believe your item requires extended discussion or action, you may ask a member of the Board to place it on the Board’s agenda for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment of the agenda unless the matter is noticed on a Board agenda as an item on which action may be taken.

Items on the agenda without a time designation may be taken out of order. The Chairman may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Chairman may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Items on the agenda without a time designation may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.

Copies of the reference material and any additional supporting material will be made available at the Pahrump Community Library, located at 701 East Street, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 or by contacting the Library Director at 775-727-5930 or director@pahrumplibrary.org.  Copies of any such material will also be made available at the meeting site.  

 

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda is posted at the following locations:
PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PAHRUMP, NV
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV
TOWN OF PAHRUMP OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV 
www.pahrumplibrary.org
www.admin.nv.gov


NRS 241.020 requires that written notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pahrump Library District be given at least three working days before the meetings.  The notice shall include the time, place, location, and the agenda of the meeting.

Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Library Director 775-727-5930 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.


1)    Call to order

2)    Members Roll Call

3)    Pledge of Allegiance

4)    GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

5)    PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION (Non-Action Item)– Presentation and discussion in the form of a strategic planning workshop facilitated by faculty and staff from the University Center for Economic Development, part of the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.

6)    SECOND GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

7)    Adjournment
 

Next Agenda | December 4, 2025 Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees Workshop

Board of Trustees:

Matt Morris – Trustee
Dee Mounts – Trustee                           Pahrump Library District
Michael Runion – Vice-Chairman         Doris Shirky, Founder
John Shewalter – Chairman                 701 East Street Pahrump, NV  89048
                Main: 775-727-5930 Fax: 775-727-6209
AGENDA
PAHRUMP LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP

Date:  December 4, 2025
Time:  1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Place: Pahrump Community Library
701 East Street Pahrump, NV 89048
Meeting Room          
 


Subject to technical difficulties, people may participate by either a Zoom Meeting link at

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4320398580?pwd=mJoxBtoF1azMY64qdYbFKcOjzVMem6…
and Passcode 253498, or by calling 1-646-568-7788
and entering Meeting ID 432 039 8580 and Passcode 253498

Technical difficulties may occur before or during the meeting preventing your ability to join 
the meeting via Zoom by either the on-line link above or the call-in number.  

Zoom participants will be muted until the Chair of the Pahrump Library District Board of Trustees opens public comment periods by announcement.  Zoom participants must raise their hand within Zoom to notify the Library administration they wish to speak either during General Public Comment or during public comment on a specific agenda item.  Zoom participants will be unmuted by Library administration when it is their turn to speak during public comment.


There may be a delay between the in-person meeting and the meeting video.


*   Members of the public who wish to address the Library Board of Trustees may come forward and speak on any topic that is relevant to or within the authority of the Library Board. The Board respects the rights of citizens to present differing opinions and views.  The public comment period at library district board meeting shall be limited to a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes for general public comment items.
   
Remarks by speakers during any public comment period shall be limited to three (3) minutes each. Additionally, public comment of up to three minutes per person may be heard during individual action items.  The Chairman reserves the right to reduce the time allowed for public comment.  The Chairman may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of the Board, or if the content of the comments is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.  If you believe your item requires extended discussion or action, you may ask a member of the Board to place it on the Board’s agenda for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment of the agenda unless the matter is noticed on a Board agenda as an item on which action may be taken.

Items on the agenda without a time designation may be taken out of order. The Chairman may combine two or more agenda items for consideration. The Chairman may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Items on the agenda without a time designation may not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda.

Copies of the reference material and any additional supporting material will be made available at the Pahrump Community Library, located at 701 East Street, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 or by contacting the Library Director at 775-727-5930 or director@pahrumplibrary.org.  Copies of any such material will also be made available at the meeting site.  

 

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda is posted at the following locations:
PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PAHRUMP, NV
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV
TOWN OF PAHRUMP OFFICE, PAHRUMP, NV 
www.pahrumplibrary.org
www.admin.nv.gov


NRS 241.020 requires that written notice of all meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pahrump Library District be given at least three working days before the meetings.  The notice shall include the time, place, location, and the agenda of the meeting.

Disabled members of the public who require reasonable accommodations to attend this meeting are asked to notify the Library Director 775-727-5930 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.


1)    Call to order

2)    Members Roll Call

3)    Pledge of Allegiance

4)    GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

5)    PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION (Non-Action Item)– Presentation and discussion in the form of a strategic planning workshop facilitated by faculty and staff from the University Center for Economic Development, part of the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.

6)    SECOND GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: * (Action will NOT be taken on matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item.)

7)    Adjournment
 

 

 

 

Bid Postings

E-Rate: FCC Form 470 # 260000958 and RFP

Pahrump Community Library is seeking bids for Internet access. FCC Form 470 # 260000958 and RFP are publicly available at the following link: https://opendata.usac.org/stories/s/ejcg-sjaz.

 

All PROPOSALS must be submitted by January 2, 2026. Proposal submissions as well as any questions or comments regarding the Request for Proposal should be directed to kthomas@pahrumplibrary.org.

 

Bid Number:2024-001/PWP-NY-2025-189
Bid Title:Library Flooring Replacement Project
Category:Construction Services
Status:Closed
Description:

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BID NO. 2024-001/PWP-NY-2025-189

LIBRARY FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pahrump Community Library District, (herein called the “LIBRARY”) invites RESPONSES for the Library Flooring Replacement Project.

The bid can be attained at: https://www.pahrumplibrary.org/bid or contact Kimberly Thomas, Library Director at kthomas@pahrumplibrary.org, (775) 727-5930 ex 104

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and walk thru held on February 17, 2025 at 10:00 am located at the Library at 701 East St, Pahrump, NV 89048.

All responses must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “BID NO. 2024-001/PWP-NY-2025-189 LIBRARY FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT”. No verbal, e-mailed, or facsimile transmitted responses will be accepted or considered. Bids will be accepted at the Library, 701 East St, Pahrump, NV 89048, until February 28, 2025 at 10:00 am. Bid opening will commence at the same time and location as bids received.

“Pahrump Community Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider”

Publication Date/Time:
2/7/2025 8:00 AM
Publication Information:
PVT on 02/07/2025, 2/14/2025, 2/21/2025
Closing Date/Time:
2/28/2025 10:00 AM
Submittal Information:
February 28, 2025 at 10:00 am
Bid Opening Information:
February 28, 2025 at 10:00 am
Pre-bid Meeting:
February 17, 2025 at 10:00 am
Contact Person:
Kimberly Thomas
775-727-5930 ext 104
kthomas@pahrumplibrary.org

Public Records Request

For any Public Record Request please contact the Library Director, or click here for Public Records Request Form.

2025 Financial Statement

2024 Financial Statement